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WW1

WW1 GUYNEMER

From its origins, Bell & Ross has been passionate about the history of aviation and its heroes.Loyal to its values, the firm is commemorating the Centenary of the Great War by payingtribute to a legendary pilot: Georges Guynemer.Directly inspired by the first wristwatches worn aboard aircraft at that time, the Vintage WW1celebrates a top gun of early aviation.

WW1-92 MILITARY

The Vintage WW1 (Wrist Watch 1) pays tribute to the first wristwatches worn by pilots in the 1920s. It features a distinctive large fob watch type diameter, wire lugs welded to the sides of the watch and a thin elegant yet strong leather strap.With its matte grey steel case and distressed strap, the WW1 Military is the authentic military version of the WW1. Its reading is inspired by the so-called navigation or observation military aviator watches: the graduation emphasizes the minutes on the large face.

WW1-92 HERITAGE

The Vintage WW1 (Wrist Watch 1) pays tribute to the first wristwatches worn by pilots in the 1920s. It features distinctive large fob-watch type diameter, wire lugs welded to the sides of the watch and a thin elegant yet strong leather strap.

WW1-96 GRANDE DATE

The WW1 brings together the design elements of the Roaring Twenties: a large fob-watch-type diameter, wire lugs welded to the sides of the watch, and a thin elegant yet strong leather strap.The WW1-96 is fitted with a large date.

WW1-97
RESERVE DE MARCHE

The WW1 brings together the design elements of the Roaring Twenties: a large fob-watch type diameter, wire lugs welded to the sides of the watch, and a thin elegant yet strong leather strap.The WW1-97 is fitted with a power reserve indicator.

WW1 ARGENTIUM SILVER

Drawing its inspiration from a point of evolution midway between the pocket watch and the wristwatches of the 1940s, the WW1 (Wrist Watch 1) brings together the stylistic vogues of the Roaring Twenties with curves borrowed from fob models, wire handles soldered to the case and a thin, elegant and robust leather strap. Enhanced by a new, more striking and resistant silver alloy, the Vintage WW1 Argentium® evokes the spirit and incomparable allure of the very first wristwatches.

WW1 ARGENTIUM RUTHENIUM

Drawing its inspiration from a point of evolution midway between the pocket watch and the wristwatches of the 1940s, the WW1 (Wrist Watch 1) brings together the stylistic vogues of the Roaring Twenties with curves borrowed from fob models, wire handles soldered tothe case and a thin, elegant and robust leather strap. Enhanced by a new, more striking and resistant silver alloy, the Vintage WW1 Argentium® evokes the spirit and incomparable allure of the very first wristwatches.

WW1 ARGENTIUM OPALIN

Drawing its inspiration from a point of evolution midway between the pocket watch and the wristwatches of the 1940s, the WW1 (Wrist Watch 1) brings together the stylistic vogues of the Roaring Twenties with curves borrowed from fob models, wire handles soldered to the case and a thin, elegant and robust leather strap. Enhanced by a new, more striking and resistant silver alloy, the Vintage WW1 Argentium® evokes the spirit and incomparable allure of the very first wristwatches.

WW1 CHRONOGRAPHE MONOPOUSSOIR HERITAGE

Drawing inspiration from the first wristwatches worn by pilots in the 1920s, Bell & Ross has designed a self-winding chronograph with a single access button that incorporates all of the chronograph's functions in a single command.

WW1 CHRONOGRAPHE MONOPOUSSOIR IVORY

Drawing inspiration from the first wristwatches worn by pilots in the 1920s, Bell & Ross has designed a self-winding chronograph with a single access button that incorporates all of the chronograph's functions in a single command.

WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE
PLATINUM

This unusual complication l displays the hours in the form of numerals viewed through a large fixed aperture. The hour hand is replaced by a rotating disc on which the hours are printed. The digits jump instantly when the hour changes. The window, located at 12 o'clock, is perfectly aligned with the single central minute hand and the power reserve indicator at 6 o'clock, arranging the information by order of importance. The power reserve indicator becomes particularly useful since the mechanism triggering the «jump» in the hours requires power. It gives the user an indicationof the remaining running time, which is vital for the smooth functioning of the movement. This indicator is displayed in an easily legible semi-circular window at 6 o'clock.The power reserve indicator window features an opaline grey and silvered dial in 18K gold. The WW1 Heure Sautante Platinum is decorated with hand-applied guilloché and pear-shaped blue steel hands for a timeless elegance.

WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE
ROSE GOLD

This unusual complication displays the hours in the form of numerals viewed through a large fixed aperture. The hour hand is replaced by a rotating disc on which the hours are printed. The digits jump instantly when the hour changes. The window, located at 12 o'clock, is perfectly aligned with the single central minute hand and the power reserve indicator at 6 o'clock, arranging the information by order of importance. The power reserve indicator becomes particularly useful since the mechanism triggering the «jump» in the hours requires power. It gives the user an indication of the remaining power, which is vital for the smooth functioning of the movement. This indicator is displayed in an easily legible semi-circular window at 6 o'clock. The Vintage WW1 Heure Sautante Pink Gold is enhanced by an opaline pearl dial decorated with finely elegant markers indicated by pear-shaped blue-steel hand. The power reserve indicator is displayed discretely and in perfect harmony with the dial.

WW1 REGULATEUR ROSE GOLD

The Vintage WW1 Régulateur combines the excellence of a mechanical complication with the simplicity of separate indexes. The refined design of its high-quality polished pink gold case gives it a timeless elegance.